Air Force Special Operations Command

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First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

ATK and Alenia Aermacchi Successfully Complete Phase 1 Testing of MC-27J

ARLINGTON, Va. - ATK (NYSE: ATK) and Alenia Aermacchi successfully completed the first phase of ground and flight tests of their MC-27J multi-mission aircraft. A Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO) Gun System pallet was installed and tested on the Alenia Aermacchi ... [Published ASDNews.com: Be the first to know - Jun 17 2013]
First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 4 reports

Boeing says awards stabilize area industrial base

A V-22 Osprey (foreground) and CH-47F Chinook on the flight ramp at Boeing’s Ridley, Pa., factory.The Boeing Co. said Thursday that the $10.5 billion in orders for Chinooks and Ospreys it and its joint venture with Bell Helicopter received this week “will ... [Published Philadelphia Business Journal - Jun 13 2013]
First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

Expo brings new tech, new networks

More than 30 exhibitors with industry representatives from various technological firms gathered for a technology exposition at the Soundside Club on Hurlburt Field, June 4.The 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron and the Emerald Coast Armed ... [Published Northwest Florida Daily News - Jun 13 2013]
First reported Jun 08 2013 - Updated Jun 08 2013 - 1 reports

Keesler keeps its critical-care air team well-trained in Biloxi

COURTESY KEESLER AIR FORCE BASEMaj. George Kotti, second from right, instructs students May 9 with Maj. Shawn French aboard a 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron C-130J Hercules set up to carry patients. The students are, from left, Public Health Service ... [Published Sun Herald - Jun 08 2013]
First reported Jun 06 2013 - Updated Jun 07 2013 - 1 reports

Clear Channel Launches Veterans Initiative on iHeart

Clear Channel today announced the launch of iHeartRadio’s Show Your Stripes, a company-wide community service initiative to address the issue of unemployment among U.S. military veterans and encourage businesses to hire veterans. Clear Channel says it ... [Published Radio Ink - Jun 06 2013]
First reported Jun 05 2013 - Updated Jun 05 2013 - 1 reports

27 SOG welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Jette CarrU.S. Air Force Col. Buck Elton, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Sean Farrell, 27th Special Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony May 31 at Cannon ... [Published Cannon Connections - Jun 05 2013]
First reported Jun 03 2013 - Updated Jun 03 2013 - 1 reports

Pool memorialization ceremony honors SOF hero

Story by Subscribe To This JournalistSenior Airman Alexxis Pons AbascalSusan Zerbe, mother of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel L. Zerbe, speaks during a memorization ceremony for her son at the base pool at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May 27, 2013. The ... [Published DVIDS - Jun 03 2013]
First reported May 29 2013 - Updated May 29 2013 - 2 reports

US Federal Business Opportunity: Department of the Air Force: Panasonic Toughbook keyboard and Installation

Agency: Department of the Air ForceOffice: Air Force Special Operations Command Location: 1 SOCONS- HurlburtDate you need to respond by: 4-May-2013Classification Code: 70 -- General purpose information technology equipmentSolicitation Number: F2FT133113A002 ... [Published ITbriefing - May 29 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

To have, hold, love and cherish

According to the U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps, more than 5,000 Air Force families have participated in a Marriage Care retreat; and of those, 99 percent reported a strengthened marriage and higher marital satisfaction following the event.U.S. Air Force ... [Published Cannon Connections - May 23 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Sequester hinders defense, harms morale

3:15pmCivilians funded in the Military Intelligence Program will be subject to the unpaid days off.Those would include workers in military intelligence agencies such as the Air Force, Special Operations Command and the Army and Navy intelligence offi ... [Published Cortez Journal - May 23 2013]
First reported Mar 29 2013 - Updated Mar 29 2013 - 1 reports

Women in Combat: ‘He Can Kiss My Combat Action Badge’

This story, both touching and convincing, needs no introduction. Enjoy! By Capt. Belena S. Marquez, Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs. Hulburt Field, Fla. Courtesy U.S. Air Force News Service _._ I’m one of the thousands ... [Published The Moderate Voice - Mar 29 2013]
First reported Mar 28 2013 - Updated Mar 28 2013 - 1 reports

Greek parts discovery prolongs life of Bofors cannon on US AC-130 gunships

The United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is to retain the Bofors 40 mm M2A1 cannon on its Lockheed Martin AC-130H/U gunships, thanks to a chance discovery of spare parts worth ... [Published IHS Janes NSE - Mar 28 2013]

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Mr. David Cade, President & CEO of AlumiFuel Power Technologies, Inc., said, "We are gratified that Air Force initial testing of the modified unit went so well. The modifications clearly improved the operating functionality and capability of the system, and will be incorporated in a more streamlined design for follow-on PBIS-2000 production units."
...introduction of the ATK palletized system is a perfect fit for the C-27J," said Ben Stone, president and CEO of Alenia Aermacchi North America. "It combines the aircraft's inherent mission capability with ATK's proven ability to develop cost-effective integration solutions. We are excited to continue Phase 2 of the test program to provide our worldwide customers true multi-mission options for the already combat-proven C-27J Spartan."
"After the ceremony, you just have to adjust. Pull up your socks and carry on" said Sheehan
...aircraft for an era when global militaries are being asked to do more with less," said Vince Tobin, executive director, Bell Boeing V-22 Program. "It gives operators the ability to achieve groundbreaking operational efficiencies and maximize the use of precious resources like time, money and personnel.$ This contract will enable us to most efficiently build and deliver this aircraft to current and future customers around the world."

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Commando Hall of Honor welcomes loadmaster [Published Northwest Florida Daily News - Jun 14 2013]
ATK and Alenia Aermacchi Successfully Complete ... [Published Reuters - Jun 14 2013]
Eternal memorial: Widows remember fallen daily [Published DVIDS - Jun 13 2013]
Expo brings new tech, new networks [Published Northwest Florida Daily News - Jun 13 2013]
Boeing says awards stabilize area industrial base [Published Philadelphia Business Journal - Jun 13 2013]
Bell Boeing awarded contract for 99 V-22 Osprey... [Published Vertical Magazine - Jun 13 2013]
Bell Boeing Awarded Contract for 99 V-22 Osprey... [Published ASDNews.com: Be the first to know - Jun 13 2013]
Bell Boeing Awarded Contract for 99 V-22 Osprey... [Published Yahoo! Finance - Jun 13 2013]
Boeing, Bell Bag 5-yr Contract For 99 V-22 Ospr... [Published RTTNews.com - Jun 13 2013]
Bell Boeing Awarded Contract for 99 V-22 Osprey... [Published Boeing - Jun 13 2013]
Navy awards Bell, Boeing $5B Osprey contract [Published Amarillo Globe News - Jun 13 2013]
USAF Academy cadets operate small unmanned airc... [Published DVIDS - Jun 11 2013]
'Everyone was just at the top of their game' [Published Stars and Stripes - Jun 10 2013]
Keesler keeps its critical-care air team well-t... [Published Sun Herald - Jun 08 2013]
Monster.com and Military.com Join Launch of Lar... [Published ITbriefing - Jun 07 2013]
Runner preps for Air Force Marathon [Published Cannon Connections - Jun 06 2013]
Clear Channel Launches Veterans Initiative on i... [Published Radio Ink - Jun 06 2013]
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.: Clear Cha... [Published 4 Traders - Jun 06 2013]
27 SOG welcomes new commander [Published Cannon Connections - Jun 05 2013]
Pool memorialization ceremony honors SOF hero [Published DVIDS - Jun 03 2013]
J-model No. 27 arrives at Dyess [Published Pope Air Force Base - May 31 2013]
Through Airmen's Eyes: Air Commando excels thou... [Published Air Force Link - May 31 2013]
US Federal Business Opportunity: Department of ... [Published ITbriefing - May 29 2013]
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Local Memorial Day observances scheduled [Published Northwest Florida Daily News - May 25 2013]
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The 2013 Warrior Games: A Royal Touch [Published The Moderate Voice - May 13 2013]
Britain’s Prince Harry and Marine Staff Sgt. Joshua Miles, the master of ceremonies, salute during the playing of the national anthems at the opening of the 2013 Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., May ...
Women in Combat: ‘He Can Kiss My Combat Action ... [Published The Moderate Voice - Mar 29 2013]
This story, both touching and convincing, needs no introduction. Enjoy! By Capt. Belena S. Marquez, Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs. Hulburt Field, Fla. Courtesy U.S. Air Force News Service _._ I’m one of the thousands ...
Air Force set to arm AC-130W with Hellfire miss... [Published Defense Tech - Mar 20 2013]
Air Force Special Operations Command hopes to mount the Hellfire missile to the AC-130W in the next ten months, a top acquisition official said Wednesday. Air Force Col. Michael Schmidt, the program executive officer for U.S. Special Operations Command’s ...
Seasoned Airman, young ‘AF cop’ early female ca... [Published militaryfeed.com - Mar 09 2013]
Photos 1 of 7 Staff Sgt. Anissa Shero and Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson. Shero was the first Air Force female to die during Operation Enduring Freedom and Jacobson was the first female killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Graphic by Sylvia ...
Through Airmen’s Eyes: The Airman and James Bond [Published militaryfeed.com - Jan 20 2013]
Photos 1 of 11 (U.S. Air Force graphic/Robin Meredith/courtesy photo) Download HiRes Sean Connery feigns shoving a vanilla ice cream cone in Retired Lt. Col. Charles Russhon’s face during the production of “Thunderball.” Russhon was the military ...
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